President William Ruto is currently meeting with cabinet secretaries from the previous government at State House in Nairobi.
The meeting follows a similar one last week that preceded the unveiling of his cabinet.
Among Cabinet Secretaries who attended the meeting includes Fred Matiangi, (Interior), Ukur Yattani (Treasury), George Mahoha (Education), Mutahi Kagwe (Health), Joe Mucheru (ICT), Peter Munya (Agriculture), James Macharia (Transport).
Margret Kobia (Gender and Public Service), Monica Juma (Energy), Najib Balala (Tourism), Raychelle Omamo (Foreign Affairs), Simon Chelugui (Labor), Keriako Tobiko (Environment), Betty Maina (Trade), Farida Karoney (Lands), and Amina Mohammed (Sports).
The Cabinet is expected to deliberate on a number of government policies, including President Ruto’s remarks in Homa Bay, in which he promised Biotech Cotton as part of efforts to transform the cotton industry.
“I have called a cabinet meeting on Monday to approve what our scientists have approved for use to have high quality seeds that are resistant to diseases and pests,” the President said.
“We need better returns for farmers and to develop cottage industry. We need to revive industrialisation. This is your government and I will work for everyone,” he added.
President Ruto also stated that the government will soon begin construction of a low-cost housing system in Homa Bay County, among other areas of the country, as part of efforts to create more job opportunities for youth.
Ruto stated that when the program is completed, 5,000 affordable houses will be built in the county for locals.
Last week, on Tuesday, the Head of State unveiled his 22-member Cabinet following the first Cabinet meeting with the outgoing ministers.
